Category Archives: Ideas
The master of my domesticity.
Here’s the sad truth about my blog: sometimes, I forget it exists. And then some nice friend of mine, who has a better memory than me, will say – hey, when are you going to update your blog? And then … Continue reading
Filed under Baking, Fun Times., Ideas, Recipes
Food bites.
I’m aware that I was supposed to write up my Roadtrip Day 2 blog post, like, three weeks ago. I’m also aware that I haven’t done that. What I’m not aware of? Where the hell the time went (scratches head). … Continue reading
A whole punch of fun.
How many of you saw that edition of Ready Made where they had the Paint Chip Orbs as one of their craft projects? It really was a neat little project. Now, how many of you looked at that and thought to … Continue reading
Filed under Handcrafted, Holidays, Ideas, Tutorial
Be a Handmade Renegade at Renegade Handmade
Tricky wording, right? It’s called “attempt at humor”. It’s Wednesday afternoon, you shouldn’t expect too much at this point. Anyway. This year, I’m excited to say that I’ll be attending the Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco. Although it isn’t the … Continue reading
Filed under Fun Sites., Fun Times., Handcrafted, Holidays, Ideas
Keeping it simple.
I really, really like cute things. Really. I especially like to make cute things. So last week, when I offered to make cupcakes for a first birthday party, I wanted to make them…….ahem………cute. I thought maybe I could learn how … Continue reading
Just plain edible.
Edible crayons. Yes, you heard me right. Crayons. Just when you thought it wasn’t safe for your kids to eat their art supplies, it is. Thanks to Luxirare for the beautiful photos above, and for inspiring something that seems so simple and … Continue reading
Filed under Fun Sites., Handcrafted, Ideas, Recipes
That old back-to-school feeling.
Every year, it never fails. I walk into Target, or Walgreens, or somewhere, and feel that nostalgic back-to-school feeling. Getting new school supplies was my favorite. Pencils, colors, notebooks - it was really important to get just the right color notebook – … Continue reading
Filed under Handcrafted, Ideas
Primp your kitchen.
So ReadyMade magazine is pretty much my favorite magazine these days. It’s jam-packed with lots of projects that, due to work or skill or plain laziness, I would never attempt, and a few small ones that I would. You can check out … Continue reading
Filed under Fun Sites., Handcrafted, Ideas
A summer brunch menu.
a summer brunch… Although the weather here in the Bay Area seems more like Fall weather, it is indeed still Summer. I can’t complain, because the alternative to sunny and 60 degrees is humid and 105. This past Sunday, … Continue reading
Filed under Fun Times., Ideas, Recipes
Fun little project: The Petal Pillow.
In my quest to make time for myself, I started by looking at some of my favorite craft blogs. It always gets me really excited to find free tutorials (I mean, really, that’s pretty awesome) or find inspiration in something … Continue reading
Filed under Fun Sites., Handcrafted, Ideas
